Emmanuel Agyemang Badu Archives

01 Nov

Kudus Will Win CAF Player Of The Year – Agyemang Badu Predicts

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Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has expressed confidence that Mohammed Kudus will eventually secure the African Player of the Year award. Despite an impressive debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists for West Ham, Kudus was notably absent from the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ten-man shortlist for the continent’s top footballer. Players like Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba, and South Africa’s Ronwell Williams made the cut instead of the Black Stars forward. Acknowledging Kudus' outstanding season with West Ham, Agyemang-Badu remains optimistic about his future prospects. “I was…

16 Oct

I Apologise For Supporting Otto Addo – Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu

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Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has backtracked on his support for head coach Otto Addo. The former Udinese man's comments follow Ghana's abysmal performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Agyemang-Badu apologized for adding his voice to calls for Otto Addo's return, claiming that the job is beyond the German-trained gaffer. "I apologize [as I was part] of those who advocated for the second coming of coach Otto Addo. If you go into my interviews, I gave him massive support but I’m sorry," he told Onua TV. "It seems the task is beyond him." The Black Stars…

18 Jul

I’m Ready To Join Asante Kotoko – Agyemang-Badu

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Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says he is not turning down a move to former club Asante Kotoko should a favorable offer be presented to him. Emmanuel last featured in the Ghana Premier League for Accra Great Olympics in the 2022/23 season but is currently a free agent. Speaking to Kumasi-based the former Ghana international said “My contract with Great Olympics has ended, and I’m available for any team that meets my demands. Regarding rejoining Kotoko, I would ask the fans to be patient and wait for Manhyia to complete the administrative processes. If Kotoko presents an offer that…

03 Jul

‘Ghana Football Is Dying’ – Agyemang Badu

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Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has become the latest to add his voice to the increasing concerns in Ghana’s football. According to the former U-20 World Cup winner, it’s very alarming the rate at the game seems to be declining with each year that passes by. Ghana suffered yet another setback on Friday night as the Black Meteors exited the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup Nations following the draw against Guinea. Speaking on Joy FM, Badu called for the Ghana Football Association to treat with urgency the alarming issues regarding the sport in Ghana. “When I talk, I don’t get…

22 Jun

Gyan’s Biggest Dream Was To Win AFCON For Ghana – Agyemang Badu

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Former Ghana international, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, has disclosed that Asamoah Gyan's greatest aspiration in football was to win the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). After announcing his retirement from football on Tuesday, Asamoah Gyan has received numerous accolades from FIFA, CAF, the Ghana Football Association, and his former teammates such as Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, and Agyemang Badu. During an interview on Connect FM, Agyemang Badu revealed that winning the AFCON was Asamoah Gyan's top priority and a lifelong dream for him. "The African Cup of Nations was his ultimate goal; he wanted to win it for Ghana, and that was his dream," Agyemang Badu stated. Agyemang Badu, who had…

26 Apr

Players Were Unhappy With Agyemang Badu – Great Olympics PRO

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The Communications Director of Great Olympics, Saint Osei, has disclosed that Emmanuel Agyemang Badu's decision to pick and choose which matches he would play for the team caused unrest in the dressing room. Osei explained that Badu's decision to cherry-pick which matches he played in caused unrest among the players, leading to a revolt. "Agyeman-Badu was picking and choosing the matches he wanted to play. Agyemang-Badu chose to play Kotoko because it is a big club. There was a player revolt because he was picking and choosing the matches he wanted to play," Osei revealed in an interview with Max…